Finding the Third Proportional to 150,074 and 354,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,074 and 354,258 is: 836,245.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,074 : 354,258 = 354,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,074/354,258 = 354,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,074x = 354,258 × 354,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,074x = 125,498,730,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,498,730,564/150,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,245.66
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